I know several laminates that have split.

The recoil lug, if properly bedded, should be absorbing MOST of the recoil. But the pillars still get a pretty good beating and can only absorb/spread out the recoil so far. This is why you ocassionally see cross bolts behind the pillars.

If they'll fix/replace it, ship it. Its still cheaper than buying a new stock. Good case for the asluminum bedding block, even more area to spread out recoil.

Larry
Tinkerer